Hong Kong

Hong Kong bidders lead APAC real estate M&A by value in H1

Hong Kong bidders lead APAC real estate M&A by value in H1

One of the standout deals was the acquisition of upper floors and retail space at One Exchange Square.

HK tightens corporate governance with revised code

The revised CG Code introduces more comprehensive Mandatory Disclosure Requirements.

Pay and job security trump work–life balance for HK workers

The share of professionals who cited work–life balance as a key reason to stay with their employer fell in 2025.

Hong Kong named world’s freest economy

The city also topped Freedom to Trade Internationally.

Exports rise 14.5% YoY in August

Imports also increased 11.5% YoY.

Hong Kong and China expand Northbound Swap Connect to US$6.3b

It also expanded the list of dealers and is expanding repo business activities.

LSCM, HKIB develop logistics platform for CGT manufacturing

The system can digitise up to 750 pages of documents per clinical case.

Gov’t says no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism

The statement was issued in response to a media enquiry about acetaminophen use.

Application for tech research support scheme begins

Each successful application may receive between $100m and $300m.

Hong Kong to launch first low-altitude economy tech hall

The Tech Hall will also serve as a policy testing space under the Low-altitude Economy Regulation Sandbox.

Grade A offices log 313,800 sq ft net take-up in August

Overall Grade A office rents falling just 0.2% MoM, the slowest rate of decline so far in 2025.

Retail investors turn to private markets for higher returns

US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.

HKEX inks carbon markets deal in GBA

The partnership aims to boost development of carbon markets and green financing.

HKCA launches new guidelines for carbon-smart construction sites

The HKCA also launched the Carbon Smart Construction Site Labelling Scheme.

Tai Chung Property acquires Shun Ning road site for $123m

It has a site area of approximately 4,800 square feet.